John D. and Patricia M. Lynch of Warwick recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a gathering at their home. They were married on Sept. 2, 1961 at St. Catherine’s Church in Apponaug. They have 10 children: Susan McKnight, Karen Bernard, Bethany Furtado, Kristen Lynch, Deborah D’Orsi, Tricia McCool, John D. Lynch Jr., Jennifer Buckley, Erin Lynch and Joseph Lynch. In this photo, they are flanked by their 23 grandchildren.